POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – Feed raw material supply and pricing were among the main topics discussed during a meeting between Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman and representatives of livestock farmers, cooperatives, and farming associations in Jakarta on Friday (October 9, 2026). Following the meeting, the Ministry of Agriculture prepared several measures to strengthen feed raw material supplies and expand the market absorption of livestock products.

On the upstream side, Agriculture Minister Amran announced plans to provide free corn seeds for the development of 20,000 hectares of farmland by December 2026. Under the proposed scheme, livestock farmers would support and guide corn farmers while also purchasing their harvests to meet feed raw material requirements.

If corn production exceeds livestock farmers’ needs, state-owned logistics company Perum Bulog is expected to act as a standby buyer, or offtaker, to absorb the surplus. The procured corn can be stored as reserve stocks and used again when market supplies decline.

To support the expansion of corn production, the government is also planning to provide 20 tractors in the initial phase. The number could be increased depending on needs on the ground. Meanwhile, Bulog has been asked to maintain corn stocks of 250,000 tons during the September–December period, which is considered a critical period for corn supply and prices.

In addition to direct procurement, the meeting discussed a warehouse receipt scheme to address limited capital among livestock farmers and cooperatives when purchasing harvested crops. Under the mechanism outlined by Amran, Bulog could purchase and store corn that has not been absorbed because buyers lack sufficient funds.

The stored corn would remain the property of the cooperative or relevant party, in accordance with the agreed mechanism. These stocks could be withdrawn when livestock farmers need supplies or sold to other parties with the owner’s approval.

“For example, livestock farmers have purchased part of the harvest, but some remains unsold because of limited capital. Bulog would purchase and store it in a warehouse. It would still belong to the cooperative and serve as its savings. When the cooperative needs it, the stock can be withdrawn,” Amran explained.

Under this scheme, Bulog would form part of the procurement and storage mechanism, while livestock farmers and cooperatives would be involved in purchasing and managing raw material reserves. Implementation would depend on the arrangements for storage, stock ownership, and access to available corn supplies.

In addition to corn, the availability of soybean meal (SBM) was also a concern during the discussions. Through ID FOOD, the government is seeking to make this raw material available at more affordable prices and distribute it directly to livestock farmers. The measure is intended to help reduce production costs, although details regarding volumes and distribution mechanisms have not yet been provided.

On the downstream side, the discussions covered efforts to increase egg absorption through the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) Program. One measure proposed by Amran was to increase egg consumption to three times a week. The initiative aims to expand demand while helping stabilize egg prices at the farm level.

The government also discussed developing processing plants for flour, eggs, and meat through coordination among relevant ministries. These facilities are expected to expand markets for livestock products and increase value addition, including by providing alternative outlets when production rises. However, details regarding locations, capacities, and construction schedules have not yet been announced.

Taken together, these discussions link feed raw material supplies with agricultural production, reserve management, and livestock product marketing. Under the proposed framework, livestock farmers would not only use feed raw materials but could also help guide corn farmers and purchase their harvests. Cooperatives, Bulog, and ID FOOD would also play roles in the supply chain and supply management.

Amran said strengthening coordination among industry stakeholders was intended to address recurring supply and pricing problems, particularly during the September–December period. He also asked livestock farming associations and cooperatives to oversee implementation to ensure that the proposed schemes meet actual needs on the ground.

Although several mechanisms have been outlined, further steps are still needed, particularly regarding the distribution of seeds and agricultural equipment, corn stock availability, SBM distribution, and the development of processing industries. Clear implementation plans for each scheme will determine the extent to which this integrated supply chain can support sustainable livestock farming businesses.

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